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Philippines and U.S. to 'sink' ships in South China Sea drills
MANILA -- Filipino and American forces will conduct their annual joint military exercises next week, including simulations of sinking ships, which likely will irk China amid flaring tensions in the South China Sea.
UK inflation eases less than expected to 3.2% in March, sparking concerns of U.S.-style stickiness
Inflation in the U.K. eased to 3.2% from 3.4% in March, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday, but a set of higher-than-expected figures spurred investors to push back bets on the timing of the first Bank of England rate cut.
Bank of Korea chief says won volatility is a little 'excessive' and will intervene if needed
The Bank of Korea will intervene to control currency volatility if needed, the central bank's chief told CNBC, describing the recent market fluctuations as a little "excessive."
Europe stocks close higher as investors digest hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data
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How car buyers thinking hybrid over EV should make the decision
A range of new and growing options exist on the car dealer lot when it comes to hybrid and electric vehicles, but if you've been following the headlines lately, decisions made by major automakers reflect a market tilting more hybrid than EV. Ford just announced it's delaying an EV pickup and in the short-term focusing more on its North American hybrid lineup.
Thailand inflation fell by 0.47% in March for its sixth straight drop
BANGKOK -- Thailand's consumer price index fell by 0.47% in March from the previous year, marking two straight quarters of negative headline inflation largely fueled by government subsidies on diesel and electricity that have swelled the state oil fund's deficit to 98.2 billion baht ($2.7 billion).
Euro zone inflation unexpectedly slows to 2.4% in March, with core print also below forecast
Inflation in the 20-nation euro zone eased to 2.4% in March, according to flash figures published by the European Union's statistics agency Wednesday, boosting expectations for interest rate cuts to begin in the summer.